BSG Feature at Mays Field
by tobias on Mar 3, 2009 4:05 AM PST
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I got an email from my friend Gar, who has gained a little bit of notoriety this past year as "Batting Stance Guy". He's been on MLB Network a bit lately.
Anyway, the Giants are going to have a "Guess the Stance" feature between innings on JumboTron this season, and Gar asked if I could help him get the McCoven's esteemed input on the following two questions:
1) Who are your favorite current Giants' hitters? (Top two or three)
Mine = Bengie, KF Panda and FLew
2) Which current Giants have the most weirdest, most memorable, most unique stances and swings? Here I'd go with Richie (with fake bunt), Winn and Bengie.
Please help out and post your answers to these two questions. Thanks...
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This is the kind of thing that happens when you post at 4 am.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Mar 3, 2009 4:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping it was going to be a post about Battlestar Galactica.
Now I has a sad.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 3, 2009 4:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Me 3
I was hearing All Along The Watchtower and everything.
by shanghaijim on Mar 3, 2009 8:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Frackin' Toaster!
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Mar 3, 2009 10:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
AAtW was (is?) the themesong for Battlestar Galactica?
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Mar 3, 2009 11:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
An orchestration of it has become a major plot point.
by shanghaijim on Mar 3, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m wondering just how they’re going to resolve it.
I can’t get no relief.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 3, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was a little worried when I figured out the writers were doing active retcons to make the twists fit in, but I do like the execution, so there must be some kind of way out of here.
by shanghaijim on Mar 3, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve mostly avoided wholesale retcons but some of the plot twists are very convoluted.
There’s too much confusion.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 3, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They’ll figure it out.
No reason to get excited.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Mar 3, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s seems silly that so many adults would obsess over a mere TV show when there are so many serious issues in the world now. But there are many here among us who feel that life is but a joke.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 3, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I find myself clinging to memories of the original series…es , like with Star Trek. But you and I , we’ve been through that.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 3, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BSG:TOS and ST:TOS were both good, but look dated now. One show that really has aged well is Babylon 5. I’ve been trying to download and watch as many eps as possible especially those I haven’t seen before. When the show was in first-run I was dating heavily and missed quite a few episodes while all the women came and went.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 3, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Original Star Trek episode, “Bread and Circuses” where Kirk, Spock and McCoy were made to fight in televised gladiator battles. They were waited upon by accomodating women. Barefoot servants too.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Mar 3, 2009 10:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I love this site.
And I, too, was hoping for something Battlestar when I saw BSG. And now, back to homework, for the hour’s getting late.
I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.
by Larson2042 on Mar 4, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But you and I we’ve been through that
And this is not our fate.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Mar 4, 2009 7:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering that myself.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 3, 2009 8:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was going to be too
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Mar 3, 2009 8:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oops...sorry about that
I should’ve done a google search before posting. The first fifteen entries under “bsg” are for Battlestar Gallactica. Yeesh. I’m so uncool!
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Mar 3, 2009 9:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine how careful the Culinary Institute of America has to be when making press releases.
by non sequitur on Mar 3, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not keeping up with "BSG"
does not necessarily make you uncool… the inverse relationship might actually be more accurate
by thethrillisgone on Mar 3, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
totally right
Being a baseball nerd is so much more cool.
Bring me the head of Barry Zito!
by elGuapo on Mar 3, 2009 10:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's damn right.
Still-proud, adoptive mama of Notgardo Alfonzo, who's back from the 50-game purgatory. He promises never to do it again. I couldn't get him to promise to hit, though. We're working on that with bribes of M&Ms, kind of like potty training.
by tk on Mar 4, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Frack!
You mean this is not about Galactica?? like this is a baseball themed web site or something.
by Angry Dwarf on Mar 3, 2009 10:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate how the Internet has made people think it’s ok to abbreviate anything and everything. People really don’t have the time to type “by the way?”
by FluLikeSymptoms on Mar 3, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wtf r u talking about
Bring me the head of Barry Zito!
by elGuapo on Mar 3, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Best.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 3, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW, I agree.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Mar 3, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean “okay.”
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 3, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
def mang. i ttly gree wit u.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 4, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I've Been A Cylon...
…and let me tell you, it’s a tough job not giving away your secret!
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
by Skaldheim on Mar 3, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say Rowand has the weirdest stance
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Mar 3, 2009 6:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it only matters what he does from that stance, not how it… um, never mind.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Mar 3, 2009 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Winn has classed his way onto my favorite Giants.
Rowand looks like he’s pooping.
I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.
by oldjacket on Mar 3, 2009 6:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is sooooo asking for Natto ’shop.
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
by nvsfg on Mar 3, 2009 8:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rowand goes into a deep squat, but his pelvis is thrust forward. I’d say it looks more like he’s humpin’ a midget little person from behind.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Mar 3, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So speaks the resident expert on midget humping…
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Mar 3, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude! You’ve met Mrs. Goofus! At 5’9", she’s no midget I mean dwarf I mean little person
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Mar 3, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyway my three favorite Giants hitters? Fred (of course), Pablo, and I kind of want to see the guy do Eugenio Velez’s stance.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 3, 2009 9:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
not so much weird but maybe more like awkward...
zito and randy johnson
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Mar 3, 2009 9:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Favorite current players are definitely Cain Pablo Lincecum, weirdest certainly Aurilia Winn and maybe he could throw in some ’Bo’cock
by Mrbasepaul on Mar 3, 2009 10:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fred and Pablo are my favorites.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Mar 3, 2009 11:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Favorite Giants hitters
Lincecum, Cain, & Lowry
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Mar 3, 2009 1:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It would be interesting
to see him do Pablo considering he has all kinds of crosses and whatnot to draw
by lincysgiants on Mar 3, 2009 5:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’d say Winn would be a good one when he is batting LH and has his hands real high by his helmet during the pre-pitch.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Mar 3, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also, Bill Mueller LH would be good too.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Mar 3, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
espn
reporting that manny just agreed to terms with dodgers… finally
by giantdonkey on Mar 3, 2009 6:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Best.Threadjackmeld.Ever.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 3, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
redoo doo doo redaa daa daa
I have to admit I was excited art the possibility of an impact bat being added and enjoyed the Manny As A Giant scenario painting. But I think that it’s a done deal , so let us stop talking falsely now.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 3, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, it seems the Manny-signing was just a rumor. But somebody needa to get his signature on a contract before we get much deeper into spring training. The hour’s getting late.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 3, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just can’t see it happening. A lot of people seem to think that Manny will end up on the Giants. But this is not our fate.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Mar 3, 2009 11:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You know, the Giants brass have been wining and dining Manny and his agent with money from my ticket purchases. Businessmen they drink my wine.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Mar 4, 2009 9:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Are they using TARP funds to wine and dine him???!!!
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Mar 4, 2009 9:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
John Bowker.
"Just another ahahahaha... laugher."
by capnk on Mar 3, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It’s spelled “Shinjo?!” FYI
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 4, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not if you stretch it out. It might also be in reference his lesser known brother, shinjew.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 6, 2009 12:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's about time we unified our Giants BSGs...
Personalized jersey, anyone?
by nerdrew on Mar 5, 2009 11:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 5, 2009 5:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 5, 2009 7:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think 99 would have been a good number.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 5, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lucifer wore #49.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Mar 6, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 6, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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